Sindh High Court on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange during the hearing of a constitutional petition against the Gul Plaza incident, with the Chief Fire Officer providing a detailed explanation of the fire safety measures in place at the time of the incident.
During the court proceedings, the Chief Fire Officer stated that enforcing fire safety regulations falls outside the purview of the Fire Brigade, and that the Fire Brigade had conducted a fire safety survey in Gul Plaza in 2021. He claimed that the observations and fire safety arrangements were communicated to the Gul Plaza administration, which failed to act on them.
The Chief Fire Officer also revealed that the Fire Brigade was involved in the operation to combat the fire in Gul Plaza, with one of its personnel, Farooq, losing his life during the incident. He stated that the fire was reported at 10:26 pm, and the first fire tender was dispatched at 10:27 pm.
The Chief Fire Officer also defended the actions of the Fire Brigade, stating that they had conducted fire safety surveys in various buildings in the area. He claimed that the relevant Assistant Commissioner was involved in the survey and was working on implementing fire safety measures.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Air Force displayed its military prowess in a grand display of war preparations in the southern zone. According to the ISPR, the Southern Air Command conducted a successful exercise, code-named Golden Eagle, under its jurisdiction.
PTI leader Salman Akram Raja revealed that he had met with the party’s founding chairman, Sajal Safdar, who emphasized that he would not comment on the matter. However, the party’s founding chairman’s wife, Alima Khan, stated that they were unaware of the meeting until Salman Safdar returned.
A video showing a citizen in chains has sparked outrage in Lahore’s Kahna area. The Pakistan Airports Authority has taken notice of the incident and has launched an investigation.
According to the Federal Minister of Power, there are 35 million electricity consumers on the national grid, with 4.66 million of them on a metered basis. The Minister of Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made registration with the Private Schools Regulatory Authority mandatory for all unregistered private schools in the province.
Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that free and independent media is the foundation of democracy. A fire broke out in a warehouse on the top floor of Bolton Market.
The majority of Lahoris have approved the Punjab government’s decision to hold a Basant festival. PTI leader Janid Akbar stated that the party will continue to face criticism, disputes, and complaints.
The Chairman of the Awami National Party, Senator Aimal Wali Khan, vowed to take action against anyone who has been a supporter of terrorism. A traffic jam has been reported on the Gurminder Road in Karachi due to construction work.
A security meeting was held at the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, with the attendance of security officials and advisors. PPP leader Senator Sherry Rehman criticized the new National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) policy, stating that it will slow down the transition to renewable energy.
The National Commission on the Status of Women organized a provincial consultative meeting in Karachi, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme and the European Union, to discuss gender equality in the private sector.
Pakistan’s national team has undergone a change, with Usman Tahir replacing Salman Mirza. PTI leader Sajal Safdar’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, met with Prime Minister Imran Khan, but the meeting has since ended.
Actress, model, and television host Mini Mathur criticized Indian airline Indigo for making her 86-year-old father walk nearly a kilometer to collect his cabin baggage.
Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah heard a case against KP Chief Minister Saeed Afridi for making false allegations against government institutions and damaging the province’s reputation.
PTI leader Janid Akbar stated that the party will continue to face criticism, disputes, and complaints.
In a shocking revelation, it has been discovered that three minor sisters in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, who had jumped to their deaths from the 9th floor of their building while their parents had banned them from playing online games, had actually been forced to do so by their parents.
